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Want to know more about CAD/BIM and Google Earth?

Looking at the statistics for this blog there is one thing thats remarkable. Judging by visits to the post “ DWG to [Google] Earth, do you read me?” lots of people are interested in Google Earth an... Read more →

How Google Earth [Really] Works

If you’ve ever wondered what’s actually going on when you Google Earth, here’s an explanation: How Google Earth [Really] Works - RealityPrime I thought there might be some interest, and despite... Read more →

ZNO's Google Earth 3D Christchurch, New Zealand

I was adding The Warehouse Stores, just locations not models, to Google Earth today and stumbled on ZNO’s stunning Christchurch models. I knew they were working on them but didn’t realise they’d just... Read more →

AutoCAD Publish to Google Earth "updated for 2008"

One of my most popular older posts is the result of people searching for “AutoCAD, Google Earth kmz”. About a thousand people a month find this post about the Autodesk Labs AutoCAD Google Earth Extens... Read more →

New Zealand Roads, Route Finding and Tourism info on Google Earth

If you’re considering visiting New Zealand Google Earth can help. Tourism New Zealand have added a “100% Pure New Zealand” info layer to Google Earth with details on destinations, Scenic highlights an... Read more →

How will a stadium impact the waterfront? - Architectural Desktop + Google Earth shows

I never thought I’d be modelling a stadium but this shows what a bit of time, Architectural Desktop and Google Earth can achieve. There has been a fair amount of controversy about a proposal to bui... Read more →

DWG to [Google] Earth, do you read me? - Autodesk Labs AutoCAD Google Earth Extension

I’ve been playing with the new Autodesk Labs AutoCAD Google Earth Extension and thought worth sharing the results. This will work with AutoCAD 2007 based products including Architectural Desktop which is what I used. My first recommendation is “Read the Instructions!”. There is some manual set-up to load the arx and toolbar once the install process is complete. In my ADT “Playhouse” project I created a Project Navigator View which included the shell of the building + some landscape items (path, drive & retaining wall) ready to export. The export process is straightforward as you step through a six part... Read more →

Kiwi & Aussie Roads in Google Maps!

Yep, street level mapping for New Zealand & Australia in Google Maps, soon for Google Earth I hope! Google Earth Blog: Down Under and Kiwis Get Roads in Google Maps Google Maps Mania: Big News: Google Maps street maps for ALL of Australia and New Zealand! Read more →

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2005.. Google Earth Feed

This is neat. Watch the 2005 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in Google Earth, with yacht positions and standings updated every ten minutes. Great way to track the race as Kiwi supermaxi’s Alfa Romeo and Konica Minolta battle for line honours. Getting it working If not installed already, download and install Google Earth Open the race feed file: cyca_rshyr_yachtrace.kml Google Earth is a 3D interface to the planet. It combines satellite imagery with a model that can be zoomed, spun and tilted. The Google Earth feed is for private, non-commercial use only. Full Details: Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2005..... Read more →

Santa on Google Earth

Follow Mr S. Claus on his delivery trip around the world… Official Google Blog: This just in.... I love Google Earth and have been planning a big trip with it… S. Claus Read more →